Benjamin McKinney
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Dynamic transportation professional with extensive experience at O’Reilly, excelling in route management and driver training. Proven track record in optimizing delivery schedules and ensuring DOT compliance. Skilled in GPS navigation and fostering strong customer relationships, while maintaining a commitment to safety and vehicle maintenance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Gemini Motor Transport
11.2020 - Current
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
DC Assistant Transportation Supervisor
O’Reilly (Ozark Automotive Distributors)
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Assist with managing 22 driver positions.
- Hiring and training drivers.
- Maintaining 25 trucks and 30 trailers.
- Making routes, adjusting for new customers, and weather.
- Communicating and helping drivers to achieve their best. And disciplining when necessary.
Driver
O’Reilly (Ozark Automotive Distributors)
07.2012 - 02.2017
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
Driver
Interstate Distributor Co.
09.2005 - 06.2012
- Drove a holster truck at Kohl's DC
- Delivered freight to Kohl's store
Driver, Dock Worker
Con-way Central Express
09.2005 - 02.2012
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks to move materials on the dock.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Delivered freight to customers.
Driver
Kansas City Piggyback
09.1995 - 09.1999
- Local deliveries
- over-the-road driver
- container lift machine
- hostler driver
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Occupational Studies, Telecomm
Electronics Institute
Grandview, MOSkills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Staff development
- Maintenance and repair
- Accident prevention
- DOT compliance
- GPS and route planning
- Relationship building
- Vehicle maintenance
- Load securing
- Safe driving practices
- Safety management
- Route planning
- Equipment monitor
- Emergency response
- Team building
Timeline
Driver
Gemini Motor Transport
11.2020 - Current
DC Assistant Transportation Supervisor
O’Reilly (Ozark Automotive Distributors)
02.2017 - 10.2020
Driver
O’Reilly (Ozark Automotive Distributors)
07.2012 - 02.2017
Driver
Interstate Distributor Co.
09.2005 - 06.2012
Driver, Dock Worker
Con-way Central Express
09.2005 - 02.2012
Driver
Kansas City Piggyback
09.1995 - 09.1999
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Occupational Studies, Telecomm
Electronics Institute